Multco
Bridge Maintenance Specialist
Portland, OR · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$34k-$42kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role
- If you are interested, please apply without delay!
- This recruitment will close once we've reached 150 applications or the closing date, whichever comes first.*
- The Transportation Division of the Department of Community Services at Multnomah County is seeking an experienced Journey-level Bridge Maintenance Specialist to ensure the safety and longevity of the county's iconic bridges.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will maintain a variety of steel and concrete bridge structures through hands-on repair and seasonal emergency response.
- Assist with design of bridge improvements, fabricate and install catwalks, scaffolding and handrails to OSHA safety standards.
- In this role, you will maintain a variety of steel and concrete bridge structures through hands-on repair and seasonal emergency response. This work includes, but is not limited to:
Requirements
- Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications.
- Performance of these tasks requires the ability to read, understand and calculate material lists off blueprints.
- Essential employees are required to report for duty regardless of decisions to close or curtail other county operations.
Nice to have
- This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
Skills
- Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
- The Application Packet
- Be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
- The Selection Process
- We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Compensation
- $33.85 - $41.64 Hourly
- Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role.
- Candidates new to county service will typically be offered compensation in the lower to the mid-level of the salary range.
Benefits
- The county provides a wide array of services, including many emergency-related functions and other services essential to the public health and safety.
- Actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education.
- Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Company info
- Performing maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools and equipment to work with metal, wood, concrete, pipes, cables, etc.
- Replace sidewalks, concrete walls, assorted steel railing, repair bridge joints, cribbing and jacking of structures.
- Performing preventive maintenance such as greasing, lubricating, painting, power washing.
- Operating equipment such as flusher trucks, loaders, truck mounted cranes, ten yard and dump truck, skid steer loader, backhoe, dozer, excavator, inspection boat, bucket trucks, snooper truck, aerial work platform, spider basket, and hydro platform.
- Maintaining traffic control with appropriate equipment.
- This job requires a knowledge of and the use of personal fall protection practices and procedures, rigging techniques, ropes and pulleys for raising and lowering tools and materials to the tops of bridges and down under bridges.
- Working over traffic (boats, cars, pedestrians, cyclists).
- Respond to emergencies.
- This position is considered "Essential" and will require the candidate to report to work in all weather conditions.
- High school or equivalent
- Three years of bridge maintenance or construction experience, including welding and practices in lifting, supporting, and replacing major structural components
- Must have a valid Class C driver license
- Additional specialized training and experience in metal work, bridge repair/maintenance and/or construction operation, concrete work, or a related field
- Ability to read, understand and calculate material lists from blueprints.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake and tanker endorsement within 12 months of employment. (Multnomah County will pay for the process of obtaining the CDL.)
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a NCCCO Certification, Oregon Boater Education Card, and a Flagger certification within 12 months of employment. (Multnomah County will pay for the process of obtaining these certifications.)
Equal opportunity
- We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process.
- Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance.
- At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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